abactor

UK
/əˈbæktə/
US
/əˈbæktɚ/

Übersetzungen

abactorsubstantiv
abactors
Pl.
UK
/əˈbæktə/
US
/əˈbæktɚ/
The abactor was caught stealing cattle from the ranch.
Скотокрад был пойман за кражей скота с ранчо.
Synonyme
cattle rustler
livestock thief
abactoradjektiv
UK
/əˈbæktə/
US
/əˈbæktər/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "abactor gangs").

Definitionen

abactorsubstantiv
A person who steals cattle.
The ranchers were on high alert after hearing rumors of an abactor operating in the area.
(archaic, legal) One who drives away or steals cattle, especially in large numbers; a cattle rustler.
Early Scottish statutes imposed heavy penalties on any abactor caught with stolen herds.
abactoradjektiv
Attributive; pertaining to cattle theft or cattle thieves.
Local ranchers hired extra hands to guard against abactor raids.